Dr. Brumett, please explain Acceptance + Commitment Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an approach to treatment that aims to change your relationship to your own thoughts. It is based on the idea that we can gain more cognitive flexibility by creating distance between who we are and what we think, so we don’t […]
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Written by: Michael Christian Cilnis, MA, MBA, LPCC PRIDE MONTH + MENTAL HEALTH Pride Month is a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, resilience, and community. For many, it’s a chance to show up boldly, affirm who they are, and be seen. But Pride isn’t just about visibility, it’s also about connection. Connection to ourselves, to
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WRITTEN BY: Dr. Maddisen Espeseth, PsyD, RPT, IFS-I ACC, CST :: Testing Psychologist The EFFICACY OF PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC TESTING It is not uncommon for clients to experience reticence regarding psychodiagnostic testing particularly if there is a history of medical trauma or neglect, misdiagnoses, or cultural stigma surrounding mental health. When a third party refers a client
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As Congress passes the TAKE IT DOWN ACT, USC Annenberg Media consults with Dr. Kristen Zaleski of The Collective Treatment Programs in Newport Beach, CA. “Unlike face-to-face sexual trauma, where there’s an ending, online sexual trauma there is no ending. It’s there. It’s in perpetuity, and you have no control over it,” Zaleski said. Listen
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WRITTEN BY: DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PHD, LCSW // CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER WHY BELIEVING SURVIVORS MATTERS Sexual assault is a life altering experience and enough to cause trauma symptoms for life. However, research shows that the sexual assault itself can be less painful than the “second injury” from trusted loved ones. The term “second injury” refers
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SHOULD I TRUST MY PSYCHIATRIST? FILMED INTERVIEW | DR. DAVID SAFANI, MD, MBA, FAPA , MEDICAL DIRECTOR WHY WOULD SOMEONE NOT TRUST PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATION SUPPORT? A lot of people who have taken medications have had traumatic history with them. So either, right, they had side effects that were traumatic, right? They really didn’t like them.
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https://youtu.be/x0aMpeKiHdY AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. KRISTEN ZALESKI, PHD, LCSW | CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER OUR EVOLUTION OF CLINICAL SOPHISTICATION 2025 HOW HAS THE MENTAL HEALTH COLLECTIVE EVOLED THIS PAST YEAR? So The Mental Health Collective this year has been really fun. It continues to drive down the sophistication road and we are doing incredible things really
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https://youtu.be/Ft2pAoazzjU PHYSICAL + EMOTIONAL SAFETY AN INTERVIEW WITH: Julian Marc Opena, MS, LMFT, I-O Interview What do you prioritize as Program Director? I come from a summer camp background, so I am used to play and fun, but also really emotional experiences. I think that most people think of my role and they’re like, oh,
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Written By: Julian Marc Opena, MFT Discovering Wellness Identity :: Embracing Life Beyond Mental Illness Living with mental illness can be a daunting journey, often overshadowing one’s sense of self and purpose. However, as individuals progress through treatment and recovery, rediscovering a wellness identity becomes a pivotal step towards reclaiming a fulfilling life. In the
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https://youtu.be/ZGXSHWnz7E4 IDENTITY WORK + A PREFERRED WAY OF LIVING INTERVIEW WITH DR. NAZNEEN NIZAMI, PSYD, LMFT :: ASSISTANT CLINICAL DIRECTOR How can I define myself in a world where I may feel disconnected or I may feel unseen? My take with identity work is always coming back to the preferred way of living. We have
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